# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=111

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## [Unable To Place Specials Message](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-place-specials-message/21697)

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**Author:** [@KoRv](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KoRv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/unable-to-place-specials-message/21697 "2019-10-17T21:14:09Z")

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Im getting a message saying “Unable to place all configured specials, some missions may fail to initialize.” Not sure what is causing this or how it’ll impact my playthrough, would appreciate an explanation.

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## [Wireless power transfer?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wireless-power-transfer/21665)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/wireless-power-transfer/21665 "2019-10-17T19:01:47Z")

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Would it be possible to add a vehicle part that automatically shares the electric systems of other vehicles around it within a defined radius? I don’t know if it is in the realm if realism or sci-fi but it would be a gre…

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## [Should objects made of paper become useless if they get wet?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-objects-made-of-paper-become-useless-if-they-get-wet/21528)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/should-objects-made-of-paper-become-useless-if-they-get-wet/21528 "2019-10-17T18:46:31Z")

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Think about it. Random books and newspapers, outside, still completely legible after several weeks of being exposed to the elements. It just doesn’t make sense. They should either not exist anymore or have their usefuln…

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## [My kingdom for a....hacksaw?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-kingdom-for-a-hacksaw/19970)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/my-kingdom-for-a-hacksaw/19970 "2019-10-17T17:33:16Z")

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In most games of C:DDA, I spend most of my game looking for a wrench. This time, though, I’ve found three (3!) wrenches BEFORE finding a hacksaw. Thirty-two days in, I’ve searched half the starting city (about 6 blocks …

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## [Item spawn bug inside lab](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-spawn-bug-inside-lab/21701)

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**Author:** [@Rot](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Rot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-spawn-bug-inside-lab/21701 "2019-10-17T16:35:03Z")

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I started out in a lab (Which was underneath a prison) as a volunteer mutant, and decided to loot around inside crates in the warehouse spawns of the lab. Found a debug item, my build number is 0.D Windows Tiles 9769

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## [This game is unreal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-is-unreal/21692)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Cahoon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brian_Cahoon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/this-game-is-unreal/21692 "2019-10-17T04:53:43Z")

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EDIT:I put paragraphs in my text ut its not saving them :frowning: Ive started playing this game 6 months ago or so, on my Android tablet. Honestly I had a really hard time getting into it for a long time. I suffered th…

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## [Computers, Consoles, Movies and Games](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computers-consoles-movies-and-games/17802)

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**Author:** [@AlmostHuman](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/AlmostHuman)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/computers-consoles-movies-and-games/17802 "2019-10-16T14:57:47Z")

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I think the Cataclysm could use with some more entertainment. These are some of the ideas I think would be neat to be added. More Games: I get that games are limited because creating more complicated player playable ga…

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## [Stone Spear recipe missing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stone-spear-recipe-missing/21689)

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**Author:** [@4R53N1C](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/4R53N1C)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/stone-spear-recipe-missing/21689 "2019-10-16T10:07:52Z")

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In the latest build (9769), the recipe for the stone spear is missing. The item exists, but it’s not possible to craft. There might be other missing recipes as well, but that’s the only one I noticed.

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## [Mobile version not opening](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-version-not-opening/19928)

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**Author:** [@Turtleoverlord](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Turtleoverlord)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-version-not-opening/19928 "2019-10-16T00:39:34Z")

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Everytime I try to run the mobile version it crashes and gives me the notification of crash and them the notification about multiple errors happening at the same time

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## [Video tutorial series for contibutors?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/video-tutorial-series-for-contibutors/21679)

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**Author:** [@snipercup](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/snipercup)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/video-tutorial-series-for-contibutors/21679 "2019-10-15T22:46:02Z")

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Sorry if this is the wrong subforum. I looked for it on here but I couldn’t find a tutorial about contributing to the game. Not much results on youtube eighter. I was wondering if there is any interest in such a series?…

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## [Can anybody tell me when a working expirimental will come out on mobile](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-anybody-tell-me-when-a-working-expirimental-will-come-out-on-mobile/21686)

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**Author:** [@Matthew\_Rice](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Matthew_Rice)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-anybody-tell-me-when-a-working-expirimental-will-come-out-on-mobile/21686 "2019-10-15T18:25:01Z")

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I want to play the newest expirementals but they just dont load on moblie.

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## [Missing door in mansion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-door-in-mansion/21671)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/missing-door-in-mansion/21671 "2019-10-15T15:30:32Z")

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I was just sneaking around the first mansion I’ve visited and I found a corner that is missing a door. I had to break a window to get in.

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## [Scavenger hunt quests \[SPOILERS!\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scavenger-hunt-quests-spoilers/21687)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/scavenger-hunt-quests-spoilers/21687 "2019-10-15T11:19:41Z")

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I’d like to gather up all the stuff needed for the various ‘scavenger hunt’ quests in advance. Quests that just want generic items that can normally be found in the game - not special items created just for the quest. An…

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## [Could we have a message on failure to disassemble?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-we-have-a-message-on-failure-to-disassemble/21673)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/could-we-have-a-message-on-failure-to-disassemble/21673 "2019-10-15T02:23:21Z")

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When you look at an item you are holding some are completely impossible to disassemble (grey text) some are able to disassemble (green text) and that’s fine. The problem is the ones that are theoretically possible to dis…

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## [PKs\_Rebalancing](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalancing/15301)

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**Author:** [@Fuscosco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuscosco)\
**Replies:** 108\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/pks-rebalancing/15301 "2019-10-15T00:33:22Z")

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Git Download: https://github.com/pisskop/PKs\_Rebalancing My personal email is: jfusco1989@gmail.com, feel free to keep in touch. The reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PKs\_Rebalancing/ PKs own playthrough: https://www.y…

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## [Crafting problem](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-problem/21678)

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**Author:** [@Krhal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Krhal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-problem/21678 "2019-10-14T23:43:31Z")

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Hey new player here, I’m on the latest experimental. I’m having an issue where most of the clothing I can craft is (poor fit). My character is normal weight and the only mutation I’ve gained is pain resistance. Am I miss…

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## [Changing skill levels from 1-10 to 1-100?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-skill-levels-from-1-10-to-1-100/21540)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-skill-levels-from-1-10-to-1-100/21540 "2019-10-14T17:15:02Z")

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I feel like the character learns and essentially masters their skills too quickly. Granted, I do not play with skill rust on because I quite frankly find it ridiculously stupid in the time-frame in which our characters g…

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## [Spooky title screen](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spooky-title-screen/21629)

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**Author:** [@Ricky\_Van](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ricky_Van)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/spooky-title-screen/21629 "2019-10-14T15:34:57Z")

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just updated to newest experimental (lots of change, mostly C++ changes) and i got surprised by this : i guess today’s halloween gonna be cataclysmic.

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## [To the Author of RetroDays or to whom it may concern](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-the-author-of-retrodays-or-to-whom-it-may-concern/21661)

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**Author:** [@hobo\_troglodyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobo_troglodyte)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 11:53am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/to-the-author-of-retrodays-or-to-whom-it-may-concern/21661 "2019-10-13T11:53:13Z")

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To whoever made it so non-pulped and pulped corpses are graphically different from each other, thank you. No really, THANK YOU!! You won’t believe how much easier this makes pulping after a large firefight. Being able t…

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## [Need Help With A Code](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-a-code/20000)

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**Author:** [@Cool\_Dude](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Cool_Dude)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-help-with-a-code/20000 "2019-10-13T03:57:20Z")

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What’s Wrong With… \[ { “id”: “ray\_gun”, “type”: “GUN”, “reload\_noise\_volume”: 30, “name”: “Ray Gun”, “name\_plural”: “Ray Gun”, “description”: “This Contraption is supremely deadly it has a note on its barrel sayi…

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## [Item Browser site issues?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-browser-site-issues/14879)

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**Author:** [@kuros](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kuros)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/item-browser-site-issues/14879 "2019-10-12T17:07:07Z")

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Lately, when I try to look things up on the item browser website, I am getting a lot of errors. I haven’t been able to find any announcements explaining the problem here on the forums (although my search-fu is notoriousl…

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## [CROWS turrets spawn too much ammo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crows-turrets-spawn-too-much-ammo/21607)

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**Author:** [@pulpfreewater](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/pulpfreewater)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crows-turrets-spawn-too-much-ammo/21607 "2019-10-12T07:11:38Z")

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Are there any plans to do this without trivializing the game? The current CROWS aren’t really fun to play with, as either you have a gun that outranges them by 1 and now you have effectively infinite ammo and they are n…

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## [What skills are -not- viable to potentially level up purely through usage? (No books)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-skills-are-not-viable-to-potentially-level-up-purely-through-usage-no-books/21654)

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**Author:** [@Xvimic](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Xvimic)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-skills-are-not-viable-to-potentially-level-up-purely-through-usage-no-books/21654 "2019-10-11T21:24:44Z")

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I would like to do a play-through with as little book usage as possible but not a totally illiterate play-through. In other words a game where I can eventually do everything you could do if you read books but instead of…

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## [Is the player character the only entity that is affected by stamina?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-player-character-the-only-entity-that-is-affected-by-stamina/21653)

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**Author:** [@MutaMan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/MutaMan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/is-the-player-character-the-only-entity-that-is-affected-by-stamina/21653 "2019-10-11T15:14:43Z")

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Just wondering… would be a nice thing with hunting at least if the animals eventually run out of stamina and have to go into a long recovery period where they’re really slow so that you can practice some persistance hunt…

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## [NPCs can't open tent flaps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-cant-open-tent-flaps/21657)

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**Author:** [@Binary-2](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Binary-2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/npcs-cant-open-tent-flaps/21657 "2019-10-11T15:11:01Z")

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I’ve begun setting up a faction camp and so far it’s been going pretty smoothly, only minor gripes like not having an error report instead of “so and so has finished all available work” when an NPC is told to do somethin…

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## [Alternative RetroDays's](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alternative-retrodayss/21555)

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**Author:** [@Malkeus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Malkeus)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/alternative-retrodayss/21555 "2019-10-10T18:42:58Z")

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Fresh from the Discord, @Rylan#8183 has done a little tweaking to the RetroDays tileset. This may help relieve some eyestrain associated with the default RetroDays tileset. If response is positive, this may BECOME the de…

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## [Crash while driving](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-driving/21635)

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**Author:** [@Wedge\_Antilles](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wedge_Antilles)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crash-while-driving/21635 "2019-10-10T22:32:43Z")

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The game seems to crash when try to turn in my deathmobile. I’ll test it more in a couple of hours, for now just dropping the crashlog here, for people who can get some info out of them. Summary

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## [Making turrets manually controlled](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-turrets-manually-controlled/21641)

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**Author:** [@hobo\_troglodyte](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobo_troglodyte)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/making-turrets-manually-controlled/21641 "2019-10-10T16:35:57Z")

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Currently, all turrets are able to be used in manual or automatic mode from the controls in the driver’s seat. They have perfect accuracy, their kills don’t seem to count as your own even when you manually shoot with the…

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## [Day 9 Juggernauts, et al](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/day-9-juggernauts-et-al/21634)

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**Author:** [@Gad](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Gad)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/day-9-juggernauts-et-al/21634 "2019-10-10T16:31:30Z")

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It is day 9, and my world is full of juggernauts, giant boomers, spitters, etc. The setting that dictates how fast Z’s evolve I have set to .1 (normal is 1, max 50). I’ve tried this setting intending to work on my late…

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## [Enhance Construction Menu with UI elements seen in Crafting menu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhance-construction-menu-with-ui-elements-seen-in-crafting-menu/21647)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Blay](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Paul_Blay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/enhance-construction-menu-with-ui-elements-seen-in-crafting-menu/21647 "2019-10-10T16:07:39Z")

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The crafting menu has a few features that, when you notice and learn to use them, can be very handy. I think a lot of them could equally well be put to use in the construction menu. Put possible constructions on the to…

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